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Mercer, Shell

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Videos4
Articles36
Endorsements37
legal Mercer, Michele L
Eighth Judicial District Court
Dept.: Z (Family Division)
District Court Judge
Error Rate (civil/criminal):
47.62%1110/00.00%00 
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  • Elected District Court Judge to Dept. Z (Family Division) of the Eighth Judicial District Court on Jan 4, 2021.
  • This term ends on Jan 4, 2027.
  • Elected District Court Judge to Dept. Z (Family Division) of the Eighth Judicial District Court on Jan 4, 2027.
  • This term ends on Jan 3, 2033.
Misconduct: Consent to Public Reprimand by Commission On Judicial Discipline pending appeal.
For abusing her judicial position to assist friend-client and egregious delays in entering an order; a public reprimand.
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General Election 2026
District Court Judge for Dept. Z (Family Division) of the Eighth Judicial District Court
CandidateResults
Mercer, Shell (NP)   413961 (100.00%)
Received 100.00% of the vote between 1 candidate and won the general election.
General Election 2020
District Court Judge for Dept. Z (Family Division) of the Eighth Judicial District Court
CandidateResults
Mercer, Shell (NP)   410921 (56.76%)
Perez, Romeo Ruiz (NP)   313042 (43.24%)
Received 56.76% of the vote between 2 candidates and won the general election.
Non-Partisan Primary Election 2020
District Court Judge for Dept. Z (Family Division) of the Eighth Judicial District Court
CandidateResults
Mercer, Shell107924 (40.86%)
Perez, Romeo Ruiz63417 (24.01%)
Forman, Randall Gene46674 (17.67%)
Speed, Kevin Charles46139 (17.47%)
Received 40.86% of the vote between 4 candidates and won the primary election.
Non-Partisan Primary Election 2014
District Court Judge for Dept. C (Family Division) of the Eighth Judicial District Court
CandidateResults
Burton, Rebecca Lynn34254 (34.45%)
Howard, Jr, John Hall24010 (24.14%)
Hughes, Lynn Neville19871 (19.98%)
Kimble-Simms, Marsha10690 (10.75%)
Mercer, Shell10617 (10.68%)
Received 10.68% of the vote between 5 candidates and lost the primary election.
Non-Partisan Primary Election 2010
District Court Judge for Dept. T (Family Division) of the Eighth Judicial District Court
CandidateResults
Piazza, Carl Frank31601 (22.46%)
Nathan, Gayle Beck29417 (20.91%)
Jensen, John T28729 (20.42%)
Mercer, Shell26140 (18.58%)
Marren, Terrance P24791 (17.62%)
Received 18.58% of the vote between 5 candidates and lost the primary election.
Non-Partisan Primary Election 2008
District Court Judge for Dept. J (Family Division) of the Eighth Judicial District Court
CandidateResults
Brown, Lisa M30975 (34.81%)
Pollock, Kenneth E20988 (23.59%)
Mercer, Shell13079 (14.70%)
Kent, Jamie12487 (14.03%)
Schechtman, Morrisa11452 (12.87%)
Received 14.70% of the vote between 5 candidates and lost the primary election.
Recent Cases
NumberDisposition TypeJurisdictionPublicationDisposition Date
91209AffirmedCourt Of AppealsUnpublishedOct 20, 2026
91342AffirmedCourt Of AppealsUnpublishedOct 16, 2026
92777DismissedSupreme CourtUnpublishedJul 23, 2026
89619AffirmedCourt Of AppealsUnpublishedApr 29, 2026
90615AffirmedSupreme CourtUnpublishedDec 11, 2025
89155Affirmed In Part and Reversed In PartCourt Of AppealsUnpublishedJul 24, 2025
88930ReversedCourt Of AppealsUnpublishedJun 10, 2025
88014AffirmedCourt Of AppealsUnpublishedDec 18, 2024
Recent Videos
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Interviewee
Eighth Judicial District Court, Department Z
Interview

2 likes.null dislikes.51 views.0 comments.

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Panelist
Gordon, McConnell, Mercer, McDonald: Representing Yourself
Perspectives, Jan 21, 2026

9 likes.0 dislikes.240 views.2 comments.

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Presiding
A.A., a Mother vs L.D., a Father
Hearing, Sep 1, 2021

18 likes.0 dislikes.878 views.8 comments.

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Participant
Candidate Forum 5
Perspectives, Oct 29, 2020

0 likes.0 dislikes.140 views.0 comments.

Recent Articles
HeadlinePublishedPublisher
Mercer's Opponent Ordered Removed From BallotAug 20, 2026News 3
Mercer's Challenge Of Opponent's Candidate Filing DeniedApr 14, 20268 News Now
Judicial Elections Set; Mercer Draws Family Court OpponentJan 21, 2026The Nevada Independent
Mercer Draws Challenger As Many Of Clark County’s Other Candidates To Run UnopposedJan 16, 2026Las Vegas Review Journal
Mercer Files For Re-Election EarlyJan 5, 2026Las Vegas Review Journal
Judging The Judges: Michele MercerJan 1, 2026Las Vegas Review Journal
Mercer Receives Failing Survey Results For Clark County Family Court Judges In SurveyDec 7, 2025Las Vegas Review Journal
Clark County Attorneys Say Mercer Should Get The BootDec 7, 2025Las Vegas Review Journal
Recent Endorsements
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Operative Plasterers' & Cemet Masons' Local 797Dec 31, 2026
International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Local 720Dec 31, 2026
Southern Nevada Central Labor CouncilDec 31, 2026
Asian American GroupDec 31, 2026
Hispanics in PoliticsDec 31, 2026
Bricklayers and Allied Trades Craftworkers Local 13Dec 31, 2026
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